Firezone
Platform: Commodore 64
Gametype: Undefined
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2160. Beam technology, energy shields, and ground-skimming propulsion systems have revolutionized ground combat into high-speed, wide-ranging battles. World powers like the Pacific Combine and the European League spar and vie for territory with Grav tanks, striders, and Leviathans. Take the role of a commander overseeing one of these skirmishes and match your tactical wits with the computer or another player.

Firezone translates pen-and-paper, tactical wargaming to the computer screen. Your primary view is a hex battle map with up to seven different types of terrain, showing stacks of infantry, artillery, armor, and command bases. There is a structured turn sequence, with players alternating movement, fire, and retaliation. The game stretches beyond a table-top wargame by allowing hidden units and providing a map-editor with which to create your own scenarios (nine are included).

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Description from the packaging:

Ground Combat- 21st Century.
With the break up of the Superpower blocks, colonial wars ravage the world. The development of powerful beam weapons and defensive energy shields have revolutionized ground warfare giving a new lease of life to the concept of the Armored Fighting Vehicle.

Propulsion systems have advanced beyond recognition. The development of the GRAV engine means tanks can skim across a battlefield of todays helicopter gunships.
Firezone simulates this new style of combat. It can be played as a solo game against a tough computer opponent or as a two player game. The player can control either of the two main protagonists- the European League or the Pacific Combine- in any of the set scenarios. Victory is yours when the opposing forces are either wiped from the map or forced into mass retreat. Also incorporated is a scenario editor program allowing the player to design his own battles.
Firezone is a phased game and incorporates the latest in Artificial Intelligence techniques.

Features Include:
Phased game.
Highly intelligent computer opponent.
9 Pre-set missions on disk.
Unique scenario generator.
Hidden or open movement.
1 Or 2 players.

Multiple terrain types.
Hex based scrolling maps.
Variable unit types including:
Infantry: Team of foot soldiers in powered armor.
Nova Gen: Heavy artillery on slow tracked platforms.
Strider: Bipedal heavy fighting machine.
Grav Tank: Fast lightly armored strike tank.
Hev Tank: Main battle tanks, slow but well armored.
Com Base: Static or tracked nerve center of the force.
Leviathan: The ultimate killing machine.
